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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17

The friends Of Hon. John Hise IN La
Sale county, as well as throughout Illinois,
heartily approved, at the time of its an
nouncement, Of his appointment by the
President to the Office Of Surveyor General
Of Arizona. As public lands grow scarce
the necessity OF honest men In positions
having them IN control is the more neces
sary, to Offset as much as possible, though
late in the Gay, the thieyery of the pes.
John iIise Is just that kind Of man. And
not content with forbidding llnd-thieyeTy
in the territory during his own term of Of
flee, he has devoted large part of his time
to investigating past transactions for the
purpose of preventing rascality not yet fin
ally cOnsummated in his territory. Several
Arizona schemes of cloudy character have
already been upset and frustrated by his
energetic and prompt action, and the other
day n press telegram from Washington
says he has taken q hand Ia another deal
which has an ugly look. The telegram
says: Surveyor General Iiise, of Arizona,
in his annual report, says it looks as though
the survey of large block of land for the
Atlantic u Pacific railway had been done
with fraudulent purpose by the deputy
surveyors. He says: 1T has been notori.
ously commented upon by settlers on this
tract during the past year that watering
places gre almost entirely on the railroad
sections. II this is the case, they were
placed there by system of Illegal contra
ton or expansion by the deputies. Many
of these lands have been sold or contracted
for by the railroad authorities, so that q
large share of them are now held by what
the law would class as innocent purchasers,
when in fact if the skin was scratched 1t
would probably be found that stockholders,
directors, or their special friends were I'm.
der the puncture. Large cattle companies
are now the possessors of these lands, in
GLIDING government lands" One thing
is certain, if there has been fraud In this
matter II will out. sooner or later; for in the
vernacuar, Gen. Hise is "stayer."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17
A POSSIBLE PRESIDENT"

One of the funniest serious articles that
has appeared for some time is the opening
essay of series by anonymous authors in
the NorM american R6Di6JC On Possible
Presidents" the subject OF the first essay
being James q. Blaine" The editor
says these articles will be by friendly
hand Evidently, 1t this one on Blaine
is a sample. The Blaine .acS usually pic
ture their hero with a nimbus; but this
writer surrounds him with an sureola.
Even Blaine's South American diplomacy
is dignitied as Il spontaneous outburSt OF
youag American ambition seeking to
open new channels for her restless ener.
giesn The Blaine OF this article will
amaze even the gushing Reed, who has
been forced TO invent adjectives to do the
subject justice, or the National ReQWlicdR,
which holds him up to view as something
better than all the concentrated political
geniuses OF Europe and the new world,
Funnier than all else, though, is the state
ment:
Mr.. Blaine is not a candidate because he
wishes II himself. Ii is for his
countrymen to say whether lie shall ever
be called from his library TO serve them as
president,
just at present Blaine is at Homburg
negotiating with his landlord for cheaper
rates of lodging, agreeing to stay this week
out and possibly another His physician
insists that he can enjoy no permanent ben
eft from tie springs and baths unless he
perseveres in the treatment for four or five
weeks. That would keep him in HON
burg ten days longer.
Meantime, cables European cores
pondent, you may dispose Of all doubt a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17
And another Industry yet TO be- "pooled0

And another industry yet 10 be "pooled"
is the nail associations The work has but
just begun, the preliminary amount of COM
planning Of Increased cost Of manufacture
and loss of profits being now pristad Ia the
iron papers The trust" Will no doubt
cone along They all 60 Il,
And bye and bye there viii he big
"bust" all round; the businesses viii De over
done by new capital or grow top'heayy
through their own exertions; the workmen
will s.arge for while; then the "trusts"
will so to pieces, each member picking out
his own 70 start out afresh to make living
as other men do, by hard work in legiti-
mate channels. But in the meantime the
public who buy the goods will have been
bled to the full limit they will submit to
to furnish the "trusts" with music for their
Darty,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17

Sheridan, receptions without number and
"big time" generally, the display sur
passing anything of the kind ever seen IL
America. Probably low estimate would
place the number Of strangers IN the cry
at half a million.
The distinguished guests Of the celetra
ton were President Cleveland AID Mrs
Cleveland, Secretary Hayard, Col, and MIS-
Lamont.
Yesterday and today the festivities ia
connection with the celebration WIZ VI
continued, conspicuous among which VIII
be one 10y Editor Childs, o. course.
The clerk of the superior court in Ne"
York city has very properly refused 70 take
Johann Most's declaration Of intention u
become a citizen. Most Is an avowed an
archist, and II Is matter Of public notoriety
through his own speeches and publications
that he Is not the sort Of person who can
become n good citizen or honestly take the
oath of citizen with intent TO keep IT, -,
1t has been announced that Illinois VIII
lead the procession at the &. A. X. reunion
at 81 Lewis 80,
Governor Oglesby has joined hands with
the republican machine managers al
Chicago in their purpose 70 drive Mr.
Grinnell out of the Office Of prosecuting a.
torney or out Of the iudgeship to which ne
was elected during the summer but me
duties Of which he had not assumed until
he had completed his nlying Of boodIers
lie is there placed under the necessity OF
lesigning as prosecutor or declining the
iudge,hip, or either case giving the reru5
lirus a chance % gain one more office.
secretary Baygrl has made an uni'Ear
able report upon the request Of the state VI
Illinois that an application be made for the
ex,radition If McGariglr. The secretary
declares TIM. there Is NJ ground upon
which the United States can interfere IN
the matter, anu that request for Mctiari
gle's surrender would be contrary tp me
settled policy Of tHe government, which
has never been departed from save in two
or three exceptional cases
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17

Charles Schalk, German brewer in the
employ Of A. White, was found dead in his
kitchen at o'clock Saturday afternoon. He
was at work Friday. He was seen by his
wife at about FIVE o'clock in the morning,
which was the last seen Of him until found
dead lie was lying on his back, and no
signs of violence we're visible upon his body,
DR.. wels was called, and upon his profes-
sional testimony the coroners jury returned
a verdict Of death Of heart disease.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17
Current Events.

The great event of the week, overshad
owing all others, particularly the West,
was the decision of the Illinois Supreme
Court, on "Wednesday, In the celebrated
anarchist case. The decision was an
nounced by Judge Magruder, Judge Dick
ey's successor, from the Chicago district,
by whom the long opinion In the case was
written. In few words, the decision al
firms the judgment of the court below, as
10 all the defendants. The defendants,
Spies, Parsons, Lingg, Fielden, Schwab,
Engel. and Fischer, will therefore he hung,
the date fixed by the Supreme Court being
November 18th, while Neebs will 20 10
Joliet for Is years, as per the finding OF the
Jury in the case. The opinion filed is very
lengthy, but in few words II says that in
view of the facts presented 10y the record,
the finding Is thgt the defendant were en-
gagged in q common conspiracy; that that
conspiracy was for the purpose vi over
throwing the law; that the liaymmket
meeting OF May i, 1886, was called to fur
Their that conspiracy, and the bomb throw
ing was the result Of it. Held, that the
defendants are guilty Of murder as aces
sorry before the fact. Judge Nuikey d!l
not file a separate opinion, bur announced
from the bench tbat while BE- cnncurged Ia
the decision and opinion he did not wish
- be understood as saying there were no
errors In the record there were such, but
not Of sufficient Importance Ia Vitae the
verdict
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17
EsEs MOV

This office has been removed to the new
eolwell-Shcrwood Block, just north of Post
Office on La Sale St.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17
Why can't Zulu be abolished?

1t seems that Peoria poison isn't quick
enough for using up the average Streator
man; and large business has grown in
the sale of pure alcohol as beverage by
the regulation dive of the town, The
death rate had been running up 50 fast the
council had to interfere by ordinance pro.
hibiting its sale. The Hungnrians were
particularly addicted to its use, finding it
even more deadly than the lightning alb
sinthe. They dilute it at first with water,
but after the effects have begun TO take
place their Threats become so cailoused
that they drink the pure alcohol. Some
saloons patronized BY these people have
retailed as much as i barrel a week,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17

The Investigating committee seems TO
have come to life again, At the last ses-
sion of the Board they would not make a
report as they We're not q committee of
the Board, but employees of Mr., Moloney,
county attorney. What has resurrected
them? They seem to be making reports
in regular form this session.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-09-17

On Tuesday Philadelphia celebrated IL Q
centennial of the constitution. There was
a large gathering Of militia, monster trades
procession under the command VI Gen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
DEFENDED HIMSELF AGAINST A MOB.
How Bent Jones, the Murderer, Dispersed
Crowd That Tried to Lynch Him.

Speaking Of the Moody. Jones and Tolliver
had several close calls for my life when they
were regning down there. said George Bus
kirk. probate county clerk. yesterday to a
Journal reporter 81 was deputy clerk of Or
ange county during the reign OF terror. and until
after the three were sent to the penitentary for
life. For while after the arrest of the gang it
looked like they would escaps conviction, and
mob was organized to come to Mitchell, break
into the Jail and hang them. One
night I was sitting in my Office
W riting, when one OF the detectives who had
worked up the case against the outlaws to
me and told me ] had better blow out my light
and leave the courthouse. He refused to give
any reason for doing, and / refused to CO.
Toward midnight the town flied with mob
the criminals. By some means the friends of
tie prisoners had heard of the coming of the
mob and after aightfall had, by means of long
pole and bucket, handed several loaded re-
Joness cell. He secured the weapons,
court house he opened fire on them
l began to fear my life in danger. and in
getting out of the building narrowly escaped
alive. Several advances were made on the build
ing, but every time the sure aim of Jones drove
back the mob. Finally two men were shot and the
mob dispersed The wounded men, think, both
recovered My brother prepared the Indictment
on which the men were arrested, and among
their last threats before they were taken to JEFF
fersonville were to kill him if they ever got out
recently visited the penitentiary, and talked
with all Of them. They greatly changed. but
still the kind of men who, believe. would. with
the exception of Lowery, become terrors if they
should be pardoned. They should never be re-
sad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

George P Heilnan, Evansville; B. J. Hudnut
and Paul Kuhn, Terre Haute: E. T. Kngman,
New York: Robert Utter and Frank Wood, Con-
nersvile; john T. Mug, Lafayette: W. b. Carr
IT, Boult. Springfield. ILL.,; D. H. Roache. Spring
field, o. They completed their business early
in the day and left on the afternoon trains.
ANOTHER WRECK ON THE l.. B. & W.
Freight train No. 16, on the eastern division
OF the l., B. & w. railroad consisting of
eighteen cars. broke connection while coming
around a curve at Lynn, on the Ohio and In
diana line, last night at o'clock and eight
loaded cars jumped the track and went over an
embankment. The train was running at
rapid rate and the cars were totally wrecked and
piled high upon the track. The road officials
said il would take but three hours to clear the
track but the incoming passenger train due here
at Il:30 o'clock was marked six hours late. A
train for the western division was made up her
and left en- time. 1t is the second wreck that
has occurred at Lynn within the last ten days.
So far could be learned 10 one was killed or
injured
HOW SALOON KEEPERS RETALIATE.
Some time ago, A. A. McKain, dealer in gran
ite and marble, was foreman of jury before
which a saloon keeper was tried for interfering
with an officer while the latter arresting his
barkeeper The jury found the saloon-keeper
guilty. Recently Mr. McKain was negotiating
the sale of monument to German of this city.
He found pending these egotiatlons that dele
CATION had visited his customer and tried in
every way possible to break off the trade. This
delegation consisted of two saloon-keepers, q
brewer, government official who occupies an
Office in the federal building and perhaps 9TH
ers. Mr.. McKain is not easy man to down.
He began at once the collection OF material
looking the prosecution of these meddlers for
criminal conspiracy. but as the sale of the mon
ument was effected he concluded to let the mat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
PettiS, BaSSett&CO.
APPEALS FOR MERCY.
The Governor Urged to Pardon Two Prison
ers Serving Life Sentences for Murder.

The Governor has under advisement petitions
for the pardon of Daniel Snyder and VIM. E.
SECULAR. Snyder is serving life sentence. hav
ing been convicted OF numbering his wife Di-
rectly after his discharge from the army he left
his native county, Putnam, to make his home in
Upton county. There he married widow who
had n daughter twelve years of age. A few
months afterwards both mother and daughter
died suddenly, fact that caused considerable
gossip, which increased by Snyders appar-
ent indifference to the loss OF his wife, Two or
three days after the funeral he took part in
political procession, and was of the most
enthusiastic men in it This led to suspicion,
and to satisfy it the remains of Mrs. Snyder
were exhumed Traces of arsenic were discov-
cred in the stomach. With this discovery TO
warrant it Snyder arrested. tried
convicted and sentenced for life, al
though the proof was altogether
circumstautial The defense claimed that Mrs.
Snyder and the daughter committed suicide
Snyder got new trial. which resulted in a
vcton for manslaughter The Supreme Court
again set the verdict aside and in the third trial.
which occurred in Delaware county, a druggist
who had pre- viously testified that no had sold no
poison TO the prisoner. stated that Snyder had
purchased some from him. The druggists last
statement, being contrary to his former testi-
mony, impressed the judge somewhat sngu-
lar. but the witness had left the courtroom and
an effort to recall him failed. he had hurriedly
left the county. Snyder for the third time
convicted, and for the second time given a life
sentence. He has been in the penitentiary
eleven years, aud during that period belief in
his innocence has increased until there is quite
a strong recommendation for his release.
In 1885 VIM E. SECULAR and James Cunning
ham were indicted by the grand jury OF Mont
gomery county for manslaug hter. They had
separate trials. that of SECULAR coming first He
was convicted and sent to the penitentiary for
seventeen years. Cunningham was acquitted.
Echuar. although an industrious man, drank to
excess at times and of these occasions he
and Cunningham, with others. were in Charles
Caahan's saloon at Charlottesville. Trouble
occurred and in the confusion some sent a
shot into the crowd which killed VIM Lane.
Echular charged with the crime. The pc
titiou for his pardon the ground that il was
not sufficiently established that he did the
shooting is signed by some OF the best people of
Crawfordsville
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
How Is This For a Trip2

CINCINNATI AND RETURN. SEE ROME UNDER NERO
AND RETURN SAME DAY.
As announced for the past few days the Kan
kakee will ION Saturday, Aug. 81. sell tickets
to Cincinnati and return for 50. 49, including adj
mission to Rome Under Nero, tickets good re-
turning on all regular trains 28th and 10Th.
Now, for the accommodation of those who do not
want to spend the night in Cincinnati. a train
will leave Cincinnati at II P. Nj. for Indianapolis
this will enable you to spend Saturday in Gin
cinnati, see Rome Under Nero and return same
day. Tickets on sale corner Washington and
Meridian streets and Union Depot.
j. H. MARTIN D, P A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
By Renuest

OF our patrons the l. & ST. L. railway. the
Bee-line Niagara excursion has been postponed
until Sept. 6, 1857 Train will leave the Indian
apoiis Union Depot at 1885 P. NJ arriving at the
falls next day noon. The train will consist of
elegant day coaches, reclining chair and palace
sleeping cars. Fare to Niagara. SIS; Toronto. Sc,
and Lake Chautauqua. 81 80. For full partcu-
lars please write to t. G. Peck. district passen-
ger agent Bee line" No. 2 Bates House, Indian
anolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
Items from the Courts.

CHARGED WITH STEALING TEN DoLLARss
Henry Stiennehler tried in the Criminal
Court yesterday for the theft of ten-dollar
note, dropped in the grocery store OF George
Goodnech, on Fort Wayne avenue. Mr.
Schumacher was customer and is charged by
the proprietor of the store with having grabbed
the money and run. The evidence was only cir
cumstantial and Judge Irwin took the case under
advisement.
MUST MAKE SPECIFIC CHARGES OF IMMORTALITY.
Hearing of the petition for the removal of w
F. A. Bernhamer as guardian of the Miller
children has been postponed for several days by
the defendants attorneys making a motion that
the plaintiffs shall be specific in their charges of
immortality against Mr.. Bernhamer. The motion
sustained by the judge, and as soon as the
ATTORNEYS for the plaintiffs have the complaint
amended the hearing will be had.
THEIR MOTIONS WERE ovERRULED.
Bernhamer & Wall 8. attorneys for VIM. H.
Woods the Hancock county who is defend
ant in paternity suit brought by Miss Kate
Marshal, of this city, yesterday moved to have
the case dismissed for want of jurisdiction.
the ground that the defendant was a nonresi-
dent of the county The motion was overruled
by Judge Ayres, together with some others made
for the purpose of getting the out of court.
The trial will be held during this term Of court
The defendant is a prominent business man OF
Hancock county.
TWO WIVES WHO WANT DIVORCES.
Sarah A Bennett has applied to the Superior
Court for divorce from her husband John
II. Bennett, to whom she was married in 1873
For two years, she alleges. he has used buggy
whip OF her and has struck her in the face with
a cane She ceased to live with him in May on
account of his cruel treatment, and had him ar
rested and fined tor assault and battery. She
also asks for the custody of the two children,
ST. 600 alimony, and $50 per year for the support
of the children restraining order was asked and
granted to prevent him from dsposing of his
properly before the be heard. Cyrus
H. Ross. the proprietor of the Merriil-street
livery stable has been made the defendant in
suit for DIVORCE brought by his wife. Catherine
A. Ross to whom he married in 1850. She
alleges many things and impllcates IN her accusa-
tons married woman. Two children have
resulted from the marriage. and she asks to be
given the custody of both, together with $1,000
A petition for restraining order to prevent
him from dsposing of his livery stable and stock
was granted by Judge Walker. pending the final
hearing of the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
Rnfrlan Beaten TO Death.

CHICAGO, Aug 24.-Tom Ryan, a notorious
character was arrested for killing his father a
few weeks ago, but the coroners jury not being
able to obtain sufficient evidence against him he
was discharged. Three four days ago he got
into a row with Lazarus Saunders, aswitchmau,
in a saloon. and Saunders is alleged to have
jun ped on Ryan and beat him with club so
severely that he was carried home and died from
his injuries this morning. Saunders was
arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
ORANGES. bananas. figs. dates. Schafner's.
No Smoky Tunnels

NO Smoky tunnels
On the c., Fl. & D. road. whose trains land pas
sengers going to Cincinnati to see Rome Under
Nero" within six minutes walk of the gate thus
avoiding crowded streetcars incident to the op-
position line. Only 81 10 round trip Tickets
good leaving Indianapolis. Saturday, Aug. 81.
at A. NJ, 1855 A. 81. and $50 p. NJ Returning
special leaving Cincinnati Saturday night at
1920, or on regular trains until Monday night
For further information and tickets, please call
at c., II. g. l. ticket Offices. corner Illinois and
Kentucky avenue, LAG South Illinois street, or
at the Union Depot.
w. H. FISHER, General Agent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

ANNUAL PICNIC FOR POOR CHTLDREN-At
Zionsville, given by the Model Clothing Company.
Train leaves Union depot at o'clock A. NJ.
THE MUSEUM-Charles A. Gerdne- in 1.-The New
Karl, afternoon and evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

1000 Miles for $40.
CARRY THE NEWS.
The Kankakee line always leads--never fol-
lows. The following telegram explains itself
CINCINNATI, o., Aug %.
j. FL. Martin. District Passenger Agent, Indianapo-
lis Ind:
Commencing tomorrow price of thousand mile tick
cts will be $40 instead of $25. Sell to any one.
JNO EGAN, g. P. A.
Come and get them at corner Washington and
Meridian streets j. FL. MARTIN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

THE latest things in parlor goods at VIM. L.
Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
l, 900 Miles for $40.

c.. Fl. & d. thousand mile books, good on all
divisions, are now sold to every body at $40.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

Charges have been preferred before the Board
Of Police Commissioners against Pat Davis. one
of the most efficient members of the force, by
several citizens of the South Side. Several days
ago a crowd of boys persisted in tormenting Da-
Wis by throwing stones at his no use. and when
they refused to leave be handled some Of them
pretty roughly The charges will be considered
by the board at their REGULAR meeting Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25

The resignation of Norman S. Condo, of
Rushville as steward of the Soldiers and Sail
ore Orphans Home, was accepted yesterday by
the board of managers of that institution. The
vacancy at once filed oy electing Will G.
David, Of this city. He received the unani-
nous vote of the board Mr.. David will enter
upon the stewardship Monday next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-25
SOLD A STOLEN COAT.


Henry Wolf, second hand dealer in clothing,
doing business on Massachusetts avenue, was
arrested yesterday for receiving stolen goods.
1t is charged that after detectives Haley and
Thornton had identified coat he had stolen
property, he sold 1t and kept the money.